Primrose School of East Cobb at Paper Mill

Meet John and Tara Fudge, proud Franchise Owners of Primrose School of East Cobb at Paper Mill. As residents of East Cobb and parents to four children, they are thrilled to bring the Primrose Experience of premier early childhood education and care to families in their local community.

“When we had our first child, it was a challenge to find an early education program with a warm and nurturing environment along with an excellent curriculum,” said Tara. “When we stepped into a Primrose school, we were immediately drawn to the Balanced Learning® approach. We were so impressed how it provides children the chance to grow academically, socially and emotionally and incorporates character development lessons into daily classroom experiences.”

The Fudges share the Primrose belief that who children become is just as important as what they know, and that belief guides them as they raise their four children. Three of their children have attended and graduated from Primrose School of East Cobb. Their children, Kylie, Austin, Penelope, and Stella all now attend the local public schools in East Cobb.

“Having both worked corporate jobs since graduating college, Tara and I wanted to do something that would make a difference in our community,” said John. “As working parents ourselves, we know what a struggle it can be to entrust your children to someone else’s care. We want to ease that stress by providing a safe, fun learning environment for children to grow, giving parents the peace of mind that comes from knowing their children are well-cared for and learning. Providing that type of environment starts with a strong staff. We were both fortunate to work for employers that invested in our personal growth, so we also wanted to provide a supportive atmosphere for our staff and teachers, giving them opportunities to learn and grow their careers in Early Childhood Education and beyond.”

John’s parents instilled a love of learning early on in his life, which helped him discover his passion for volunteering with child-focused organizations. Prior to becoming a Franchise Owner, John worked as an engineer for a Fortune 100 company headquartered in Atlanta. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Auburn University and an MBA from Georgia State University. Tara earned a bachelor’s and master’s in accounting from East Carolina University and is a licensed CPA. John and Tara both work on-site alongside their Leadership Team to handle the day-to-day operations and management of the school.